The World We Knew
Daughtry Lyrics
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Spinning as I drive
I felt like I would leave this life I knew forever
I didn't see it change
But I know it's not the same
I'd bring it back, if I could
But I know, I'm not that clever
And it goes by fast
And we can't get it back
The world we knew
It was so simple then
Me and you
Though it would never end
Oh, what I wouldn't do
To get back to
The world we knew
Something bring me back
Yeah I remember that
And nothing wrong
The days were long and the sun was warmer
Life's so short
And it goes by fast
We'll never get it back
The world we knew
It was so simple then
Me and you
Though it would never end
Oh, what I wouldn't do
To get back to
The world we knew
I remember nights
Baby, you and I
Taking what were given
And I remember days
Standing in the rain
That's what I can't leave there
Not a worry, not a care
Everything was different
But we're still here
In the world we knew
It was so simple then
Me and you
It was so simple then
The world we knew
Hey, oh yeah
Oh the world we knew
Oh, the world we knew
In Daughtry's song, "The World We Knew," the singer reflects on the passage of time and how things have changed. He feels like he's in a constant state of motion, as depicted with the line "Another year goes by, spinning as I drive." He didn't realize how much his life would change and longs for the simplicity of the past, reminiscing about how he and his loved one thought their world would never change, and that the sun was warmer, and the days were long. However, he understands that there is nothing he could do to bring back the world they used to know.
The chorus of the song shows a bittersweet longing for the things they once had but now seem beyond reach. He remembers some of the best moments of his life that he shared with his loved one, like dancing in the rain and taking what they were given. The singer is filled with nostalgia and wishes to go back to the world they knew, which was so simple and carefree.
Overall, the song is a moving reflection on the fleetingness of time and the power of memory to keep those moments alive. The lyrics capture the wistful sentimentality that we all feel as we grow older and remember the people, places and experiences that we have lost in our lives, and long for it to be brought back.
Line by Line Meaning
Another year goes by
Yet another year passes by
Spinning as I drive
As I drive, I feel the world is constantly spinning and changing
I felt like I would leave this life I knew forever
I thought I would never experience my old life again
I didn't see it change
The changes took place slowly, and I didn't notice it happening
But I know it's not the same
Although I can't pinpoint exactly what has changed, I know it's different
I'd bring it back, if I could
If possible, I would restore everything to how it used to be
But I know, I'm not that clever
I realize that my efforts to bring back the past would not be successful
Life's so short
Life passes too quickly
And it goes by fast
Time passes quickly, and we may not realize it until it's gone
And we can't get it back
We can't go back in time and relive the past
The world we knew
The past era that we experienced
It was so simple then
Things were much more straightforward in the past
Me and you
Both you and me
Though it would never end
It felt like this life would continue forever
Oh, what I wouldn't do
I would do anything
To get back to
To revert back
Something bring me back
I hope for something to transport me back to my previous life
Yeah I remember that
I recall those memories vividly
And nothing wrong
Everything felt just right
The days were long and the sun was warmer
The days felt longer and the sun seemed brighter and warmer
We'll never get it back
We can never relive those moments again
I remember nights
I remember those nights
Baby, you and I
You and I together
Taking what were given
We were content with what we had
And I remember days
I also remember those days
Standing in the rain
Braving the rain together
That's what I can't leave there
Those days hold a special place in my heart
Not a worry, not a care
Those were carefree days without stress or anxiety
Everything was different
The past era was very different from the present
But we're still here
Although things have changed, we are still here
Hey, oh yeah
An expression of reminiscing
Oh the world we knew
A final reflection on the past era
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTONINA ARMATO, TIMOTHY PRICE, CHRIS DAUGHTRY
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